Animals Reptiles & Amphibians

Nile Crocodile

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Crocodylus niloticus

PROFILE:

These skilled predators are dangerous to their prey, but females are known for being excellent parents! They watch over their nests and help their young when they hatch, in addition to watching over them while they are still very small. Nile crocodiles are threatened by hunting and habitat loss in some parts of their range, although their numbers have made huge comebacks since the mid 20th century.